Apparent Expert in an Alternate World - Chapter 55

Chapter 55: Great Sage

Chu Nan looked at the princess and the prince beside him and said, “The both of you, I’m afraid you’ll have to bear with it this time.”

Shanz and Catherine did not express any objection and immediately knelt on the ground.

Their actions seemed normal, but an unusual glint flashed past Efran and Saint Knight Yashly’s eyes. These two people didn’t respect imperial power nor divine power but followed Chu Nan’s orders? He was so powerful to the extent that he could cause his followers to disregard the imperial and divine power? Only the followers of a top Heaven Realm expert would have such thoughts!

As he continued scrutinizing Shanz and Catherine, Yashly fell into a deeper state of confusion. Even though their strength was at Human Realm, weren’t they too weak to be followers of an Heaven Realm expert?

Could it be? Yashly’s brows quirked up in shock. A name flashed through his mind like lightning all of a sudden.

Could it be him? The legendary figure who had appeared a hundred year ago and disappeared like a meteor: Shen Xinghe?

According to the legends, he was a mixed blood but no one knew exactly what blood possessed! It was said that he possessed the strength of an unparalleled Heaven Realm expert, but he liked to pretend as if he was powerless. It was also said that he liked to give pointers to those young and hotblooded youths who were weak but had strong innate potential.

Moreover, he also educated without discrimmination and regardless if the other party was a human or from another race, as long as he had the mood for it, he would bring them alongside him for a period of time.

Within the Shengyuan Continent, experts who entered Earth Realm would have a lifespan of more than two hundred years. The higher their realm was, their lifespan would also increase proportionally. And if they were to enter Heaven Realm, it was possible for them to live for thousands of years.

According to the legend, Shen Xinghe used 100 years to enter the Heaven Realm.

Even today, Shen Xinghe who possessed thousands of years of lifespan would only be two hundred years old and coupled with his bloodline as a mixed-blood, it was extremely normal to look young.

Shen Xinghe! He must be that Shen Xinghe from the legends! He looked young, seemed to be powerless, and there were young people with potential but of different races by his side! That’s right! Everything was too much for it to be a coincidence, so he must be Shen Xinghe! Yashly was so excited that his arms trembled uncontrollably.

Ever since he advanced to level 4 of the Human Realm, there were no signs of a breakthrough regardless how hard he trained. It was to the extent that his progress was about to come to a standstill.

The lack of progress made him feel extremely miserable. Even though his seniors had provided him a lot of pointers, there was little to no effect. For a long time, he had constantly wondered if his potential had all been exhausted and therefore, he was unable to advance to the next level?

But with this discovery, Yashly held onto his shaking fists and looked at Chu Nan with hopes. This super expert from the legends was his final opportunity! It was said that this expert possessed the ability to turn the foul and rotten into the rare and ethereal.

The contents of the imperial edict were filled with praise for Chu Nan’s accomplishments of saving half a million citizens, and the main point of it was to: confer a title!

“Chu Nan shall be given the title of Great Sage of Dulraze!”

Sounds of cheering resonated through Dolunga City once again. The shouts of half a million citizens had caused the walls to tremble.

After Chu Nan respectfully took the imperial edict, Efran clapped on Chu Nan’s shoulders with smiles on his face. “Congratulations! You have become the Son of Light of the temple and our country’s Great Sage in a single day! An accomplishment like that has never happened in any country or temple throughout history!”

“Thank you!” Chu Nan hugged Efran and at the same time, he whispered in his ears and asked, “Does a Great Sage receive a salary?”

Efran stiffened. What the heck? The only title of the Great Sage in the entire country had been given to you and yet, you’re asking for a salary?

“This… I believe a Great Sage doesn’t receive a salary.”

Chu Nan clicked his tongue in disappointment. This Dulraze country was sure stingy. They had sent an imperial edict from thousands of miles away and after so much effort, he was only given a title? It was the same as the records of , where the Jade Emperor bestowed the monkey king the title of , where he only had a title but no monetary reward.

Looking at Chu Nan’s somewhat dissatisfied expression, Efran had no idea if he should despise or to admire him. He was still dissatisfied after obtaining the title of the Great Sage that was respected by many?

“Forget it! It’s alright even without a salary!” Chu Nan started laughing out of indifference.

“That’s right. A Great Sage is respected by many and it is something that can’t be bought with money.” Efran responded in a sour tone.

‘Can respect buy a meal? What do you mean can’t be bought with money? I might even sell you this title for a hundred thousand gold coins right now!’ Chu Nan unhappily refuted deep down.

“Brother Chu Nan, congratulations!” Carlina smiled happily. With her holy demeanor and sunny smile, Chu Nan felt his eyes going dizzy. A beautiful girl like her was indeed something he would never get tired of, even if he were to face her everyday!

“Thank you, thank you.” Chu Nan pulled Carlina to a corner and softly asked. “Is a Great Sage that great of a title?”

Carlina covered her mouth and looked at Chu Nan as if she was looking at a monster. She paused for a moment before replying, “Brother Chu Nan, are you really someone of the Shengyuan Continent? You don’t even know the title of a Great Sage?”

Chu Nan revealed an embarrassed smile. “Well, I’ve been living in the Heaven Forest for my entire life and if not for the blessing of the God of Light, perhaps I would have stayed inside the forest until the day I die.”

“Oh, it’s no wonder you’re so clueless.” Carlina nodded as if she suddenly understood why. She immediately put on the attitude of a teacher and explained, “The title of Great Sage is renown in every country of the Shenyuan Continent. Only those who are truly compassionate, full of love and have made outstanding contributions to the country could receive this title. Even though it does not possess any authority, you will receive the respect of everyone. However, the title is not permanent as there exists the possibility of a new Great Sage replacing the former. But in a normal situation, the person who receives the title would still be the Great Sage until his deathbed.”

“Oh~” Chu Nan nodded and asked. “That’s to say that a Great Sage is very famous?”